Cocktail Party

 Thank you to our wonderful Hostess Committee for a fabulous cocktail party! A good time was had by all!

Have a great night everyone, see you tomorrow!

2023 NRC Annual Meeting

2023 NRC Annual Meeting

Friday, November 10th, 2023

The meeting was called to order at 2:10 pm by Rob Rueter.

Rob welcomed contestants, volunteers and spectators to Oregon. Rob mentioned that the grounds are in amazing shape and pre-national week went smoothly. There was a special salute to our Veterans and the 

Pledge of Allegiance was then led by Larry Mike Smith.

The group was led in prayer by Peter Goodale.

Rob then asked for a moment of silence to the people and dogs we lost this year.

Field Trial Dedication

Rob called Julie Cole and Andy Kahn to the podium to give the trial dedications. 

Andy Kahn – Event Co-Chief Marshal

Andy introduced Peter Goodale and his family. Andy recounted how Peter got him involved in the sport first through well trained hunting dogs, and eventually through field trials. Peter has served the sport on a local and National level for years. It is an honor to dedicate the 2023 NRC to Peter. 

Julie Cole introduced Larry Mike Smith, who she affectionately referred to as "Grumpy." Larry's wife used to compete in hunt tests and convinced him to try field trials years ago. He is both a respected competitor and Judge, and we are happy to dedicate the 2023 NRC to Larry Mike Smith. 

Peter and Larry were then presented with beautiful custom wood carvings.

Andy Kahn presenting trial dedication gift to Peter Goodale 

Kirk Naisbitt presenting trial dedication gift to Larry (Mike) Smith

Introduction of the proposed NRC Board Members for 2024

John Caire, President

Mark Menzies, Vice President

Mark Medford, Director,

Kirk Naisbitt, Director

Tom Vaughn, Secretary/Treasurer

There was a motion to approve the 2024 directors, and it was seconded. 

AKC Representatives

Russ Reavis and Greg Lister were introduced. Thank you for joining us this week!

Role Call

Tom Vaughn was called to the podium to do role call to establish a quorum. 

There are 156 member clubs of the NRC, and all dues are paid. 

   

Secretary Statements

• Suggestions to improve communication and dues collection. 
• 2 New Clubs were added this year Black Duck and Pinetree Retriever Clubs – both are in good standing. Reinstaed clubs Michianna and Southern California

   

Treasurer's Report

Worker's Party Donations – over $7K

Tax Returns are current. 

Rob asked for a motion to accept the secretary/treasurer report. It was motioned, and approved.

Tom Vaughn takes roll call

Landowners

Rob thanked the generous landowners Jerry and Jane Patopea, Bente Kongsore, and Dianne Morley and Mary Ahlgren. They were then presented with a handmade metal wall art.

Landowner Diane Morley

Thank our Sponsors

John Caire thanked our wonderful sponsors. Purina, Avery Sporting Dog, Garmin and Kent Ammunition. 

Thank you to sponsor Purina

Thank you to sponsor Avery

Speakers

• Trudy Gage - Pulse Vet, a division of Zomedica company. Pulse Vet is therapeutic shockwave, and is an FDA approved regenerative treatment for osteoarthritis, and tendon and bone healing. Check out Pulse Vet’s website for published studies. 
• Eric Schreiber - Exubrion Therapeutics. Synovetin OA is a new, joint injection for canine osteoarthritis, which affects more than 40% of dogs. 1 injection of Synovetin OA provides pain relief for up to 1 year.

PRTA

Wayne Curtis came to the podium and first thanked our generous sponsors, and thanked the NRC for allowing him to speak. 

Through members, sponsors and trials, PRTA has donated:

• 6K to Hall of Fame
• 132K Land Grants
• 12K to National’s Workers Party

9 Land Grand applications have been received. The PRTA is in a position to awared 4 grants this year, and applications will be reviewed this week. 

Honoring the 2022 National Champion

Owners Amie and John Henninger and 2022 NFC Floyd were presented a portrait to honor their 2022 NRC win. (Sponsored by Purina, Painting by Holly Doughton)

Purina Representative, Ray Voigt, took the podium for the unveiling. Amie and John Henninger came up to receive their portrait.

Portrait of 2022 NRC Winner, NFC-CNFC Truline's Just Floyd, presented to John and Amie Henninger (Left) by Purina Representative Ray Voigt (Right)

2024 National Retriever Championship Announcements

Wayne Stupka, the 2024 Field Trial Chairman, came to the podium to discuss the 2024 NRC.  

• Location: Giddings, TX
• Dates: November 9-16, 2024
• Judges: Steve Kompf, Bert Windham, Terry Rotshafer
• Landowners: Kay and Roger Fuller, Becky Eckett, John and Laura Parrot, Clint Avant and Brian Watson 

2023 National Championship Details

Kirk Naisbitt, Chairman came to the podium to Kirk present our Judges, Ray Vreeland, Bill Kennedy, and Monte Wulf, with beautiful duck sculptures. Thank you Judges!

Kirk then presented president Rob Reuter with a duck sculpture and thanked him for his long service.

Steve Kompf, Field Trial Marshal, came to the podium to discuss trial details.

Steve introduced and thanked our workers, who have worked incredibly hard in challenging weather conditions. They have 30 tests in the books and are ready for a great week.

Rob Reuter presents Judges gifts (L to R) to Monte Wulf, Ray Vreeland and Bill Kennedy

Trial Procedures

Day 1 Test Location: Cox Butte – Junction City. 

There will be a caravan, meet at 5:15 am shart. Caravan will leave from the Safeway parking lot (1755 Ivy St. Junction City)

Day one will be a combined 1st and 2nd series – a Double and a Blind. Rooster pheasants on the marks. Duck on the blind. The time on this test should average 5.5 minutes per dog.

Test dogs:

• FC-AFC Marshland’s Turbulence (Evie) owned/handled by Bente Kongsore 
• Zeiss VIII Owned by Rich and Jodi Charrier and handled by Jane Patopea.

There will also be an honorary test dog, "Slick", handled by Sonya Harringfeld-Jackson

Test dogs will run at 6:30 AM

First running dog at 7:00 AM

There will be 4 holding blinds, that must be filled with running dogs at all times. 

Marshals will be on channel 7 on Motorola radio. They will periodically update the radio on running order. 

No Bird Policy:

• 1st no bird – Go back 5, and will be 6th dog to run
• 2nd no bird – Go back 10, and will be 11th dog to run
• 3rd no bird – Go to end

Any bird thrown is a no-bird. Any mechanical issue, the running dog will come right back. 

Dog on mat for all blinds. Handler on mat for all marks. 

There will be no partial callbacks.

This week, all live guns will be under canopies to ensure we keep birds dry. 

3 guns on every pheasant flyer. 2 guns on all ducks.

Gun changes: All gun changes will be announced on the PA system during the day, as well as after callbacks for the next series. For Series 1 and 2, there will be 2 gun changes. 26 dogs will run, then a gun change.

Dog #19 was selected, and will be first dog to run. 

FC Old Towns Rough Country Hammer Down QA2, "Trucker" Handled by Al Arther.

The Rotation was Announced: 19, 40, 61, 82.

Selecting the starting Bumper ... #19 Will Start the First Series!

Scrapped test – if reset on same day, dog in holding blind will run next. If reset on next day, we’ll go back to the original running order. 

Callbacks will be posted on the Retriever News blog, and at the host hotel every day.

Everyone Please Be careful! The grounds are wet and slippery!

There are no scratches to announce at this time. 

Motion to Adjourn at 3:45 pm

Today At Registration Day for Contestants!

Today's Schedule of Events:

SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:

Friday, November 10, 2023
Location:
Lane County Events Center
796 West 13th Ave., Eugene, OR

8:00 am  NRC Officers Meeting
Merchandise will be available throughout the day.
                    
11:00 am  FT Committee & Judges Meeting

2:00 pm NRC Annual Meeting
               • At the Conclusion  –  Bitch Check
               • At the Conclusion  –  Any additional committee meetings will be held in the general meeting room.

5:30 pm  Cocktail Welcome Party 
​Lane County Events Center
796 West 13th Ave. Eugene OR.

Cocktail attire for the ladies, jackets for the gentlemen 

Be Sure to Visit us at the Retriever News Table!